Things to see and do Kłodzko

Originally a place of worship for the Knights of Malta, whose sign can be seen on the walls, built in the 14th century in the center of a pretty square not far from the Rynek, this Gothic church has retained its original exterior appearance, but the interior decorations have been redone in the most flamboyant Baroque style. They are among the most beautiful in Poland, with an unprecedented abundance (in marble, gold ...) testifying to 250 years of Baroque. You can attend organ concerts.

Although the museum's exterior has recently been renovated, its display and museography have certainly not changed since the communist era (apart from the purges of socialist propaganda) and it is delightfully quaint. In addition to objects related to the history of the city, including glass work, there is a magnificent collection of old clocks that are the attraction of the visit. Worth a visit if you have an hour to kill on your way.

An emblem of the city, this bridge spans the Młynówka Canal and connects the Old Town with Sable Island. It dates back to the end of the 14th century and has six groups of statues on its parapets erected in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a magnificent example of a medieval bridge as few remain in the region. Just stand in the middle of it, look at the water under the parapet for a moment and close your eyes to be transported to a distant past.

The fortress is the symbol of the city. Dating from the 16th century, built by the Austrians and remodeled by the Prussians, it is an austere military construction of impressive dimensions. Its visit is fascinating. It contains a whole set of underground rooms used for exhibitions, notably dedicated to the memory of the prisoners locked up here by the Nazis. Beautiful view of the old town. In summer, there is a café-restaurant inside, on the terrace.

Located in the village of Kletno, 35 km south of Kłodzko, it's one of the most beautiful caves in Poland and the longest in the Sudetenland (approx. 3 km). Prehistoric bear bones have been found here, including a skeleton from the Ice Age. The cave is classified as a nature reserve. In the cave, the temperature doesn't exceed 6°C and it's very damp, making for a slippery walk. Children are not recommended.

In the cellars of the houses surrounding the Rynek, 600 m of galleries have been dug, which were used as warehouses in the Middle Ages. This means that you can walk through the town completely underground. The quality of the site is comparable to that of Sandomierz in Lesser Poland, and just as impressive. During the crossing, one can see instruments of torture. The site was discovered in the 1970s, following a series of collapses. The exit is at the foot of the fortress.